This September, the Libraries invited the Dartmouth community to celebrate and honor the extraordinary life and work of Reverend Edward Mitchell, class of 1828. 

When you think of the word “design,” what do you imagine? City planners choosing the layout of a city or roadway network? Maybe it’s trying to figure out the best shape and material for the ultimate water bottle? For some people, when they think of design, they think of project-based collaborations and human-centered co-design, and human-centered design thinking.

But what is human-centered co-design and design thinking?

If you’ve never used audio or visual equipment in a dedicated studio space, it can be intimidating. But thanks to the team in the Jones Media Center (JMC), whether you’re new to recording or a wizard of the craft, you’ll find the space and equipment you need.

For Noelia Cirnigliaro, Associate Professor of Spanish, to teach language is to teach culture. “Language isn’t the end point, it’s a tool and a means for culture.” Since her arrival at Dartmouth in 2009, Noelia has embodied the institution’s renowned teacher-scholar model. 

Join us on Monday, September 30, to celebrate and honor Reverend Edward Mitchell’s life and work! A graduate of the class of 1828, he was the first person of African descent to graduate from any school now identified as part of the Ivy League, and the third self-identified man of color to graduate from any American college. This day-long event series brings together international collaborators, the Libraries, Mitchell’s biographer, and more to highlight Mitchell’s unique story and legacy.

Whether you’re a first year student or a seasoned graduate, there's always more to discover about your Libraries! Take your Dartmouth experience to the next level with these 11 hacks.

Thanks to a unique fellowship, Dartmouth undergraduates can shine a light on Dartmouth’s position throughout history from the perspective of previous administrations, students, faculty, and staff.

Need to reference the United States' budget for an economics project? Want to compare varying Citizenship tests over time? Interested in reviewing the difference between federal government “rules” from 1950 with 2023? Or maybe you’re keen to better understand the US Constitution via annotations to jumpstart your research?

From panels and events that demonstrated the interconnectedness of Rauner Special Collections Library with fellow library teams and the Dartmouth community, to welcoming Bruce Rauner '78 to the Libraries, the festivities kept on giving! 

One spectacular session was Regina (Gina) Barreca ‘79 closing keynote speech. With grace, humor, and verve, she capped a celebratory week honoring Rauner Library’s 25th anniversary. 

In the ever-evolving technological landscape, one concept stands out as both a beacon of progress and a source of intrigue and concern: artificial intelligence (AI). Once confined to the realms of speculative fiction and film, AI - particularly generative AI - has emerged as a tangible force reshaping the fabric of our reality.